The Ex-Wife's Triumph novel Chapter 43

"That's a badge of honor," Emma said with a sincere smile, linking her arm through Lucy's. "Because you're an amazing mother."

Lucy and Emma took a taxi to the address Jane had sent.

When they arrived at the lounge, Jane was already waiting for them.

After introducing Emma to Jane, the three sat down. Jane handed over the menu, and they quickly ordered some appetizers.

Before the food arrived, a slender figure stopped beside Lucy. A female voice asked tentatively, "You must be Lucy?"

Lucy looked up, confused. She was certain she had never met this woman.

Jane, recognizing the newcomer, immediately darkened her expression. "Joyce, what do you want?"

Hearing the name "Joyce," Lucy realized who it was. Her lips curled into a cold smile. "I'd actually forgotten about you. Do you need something?"

"We need to talk," Joyce said stiffly, her tone leaving no room for refusal.

"I don't think there's anything for us to talk about," Lucy said, leaning back in her chair with a look of indifference.

Joyce took a step forward, getting straight to the point. "Even if you're back, don't think you can steal Kingsley away! He can only be mine."

Lucy laughed softly, her tone mocking. "Why would I revisit last night's dinner?"

She paused, then glanced at Joyce, her voice turning cold. "You can leave now. Don't ruin my appetite."

Joyce clenched her fists, staring at her. "Lucy, you'd better remember what you said today."

"What else? Chasing someone," Wyatt said with a roguish sway of his body. "Are you back in The Capital for good? Or leaving again?"

"Just back for a business trip," Lucy answered truthfully.

Jane pulled her car up to the curb. Lucy waved to Wyatt. "I'm heading out."

"Wait, Lucy!" Wyatt hurriedly pulled out his phone. "Let's exchange contacts so we can stay in touch."

Lucy accepted the friend request readily, teasing him as she did. "Your shirt is too loud. You look unreliable. Next time you chase a girl, wear something plain."

Wyatt laughed nonchalantly. "Hah, I'm just playing around anyway. It doesn't matter what I wear!"

Lucy smiled, waved, and left.